Turns out the balance isn't "human OR machine" for mental health - it's finding the right mix of both. AI between therapy appointments may prevent you from becoming a robot yourself. Full podcast at www.thefitmess.com/291 #short
In this 100% human episode of The Fit Mess Podcast, I share my surprisingly positive experience using AI as an emergency mental health tool after my daughter's softball pitching disaster left me in an emotional slump. What started as a desperate experiment between therapy appointments turned into a genuine breakthrough…
When you're wondering, "Why am I so depressed? Why am I so isolated? Why am I so alone?" — stop looking at the device you're holding while having that thought. Put it down. Go outside. Call a friend. Meet them in person. The technology that was supposed to give us…
"Free time is not free," Jason pointed out in our latest episode. When AI saves you an hour, what do you do with that hour? Most of us aren't spending it writing novels or reconnecting with loved ones. We're scrolling, texting, and feeding the very addiction that gave us the…
"If you change your focus from productivity for someone else... to productivity for me, that's where the gold is." Jason nailed it with this perspective. AI tools can either make you a better cog in someone else's machine, or they can enhance your own life and goals. I've started asking…
The most insidious thing about AI addiction is that society rewards it. Nobody's going to stage an intervention because you're "too productive." Your boss isn't concerned that you're cranking out work faster than ever. There's no social stigma about using ChatGPT all day, every day. But just like the calculator…
Even AI knows why we're addicted to it—irony at its finest. We've created our own digital simulation where our past experiences are refined and marketed back to us. Whatever benefits AI may offer, remember: it's ultimately designed to serve interests beyond our own. Full podcast at www.thefitmess.com/290 and watch on…
Your AI outputs are only as good as your prompts. Garbage in, garbage out. Spend the extra 30 seconds crafting a detailed prompt and save yourself from 30 minutes of useless results. Full podcast at www.thefitmess.com/289
"AI is to us what the tractor was to the farmer." Before tractors, farmers spent backbreaking hours manually working their fields. The tractor didn't make them stop farming—it made them exponentially more productive and able to cultivate more land. Similarly, AI handles the repetitive tasks that drain your mental energy,…
Planning a family vacation with a toddler used to mean hours of research, dozens of browser tabs, and a guaranteed headache. Now? It takes me literally minutes. I recently needed a spring break destination within 2 hours of home that would keep my 2-year-old entertained. Instead of diving into the…
The free time management prompt we mentioned on our podcast (available at thefitmess.com/289) isn't just another productivity hack—it's a complete system customized to how your brain actually works. It asks when you're most energetic and productive, then pairs your most demanding cognitive tasks with those peak hours. By the end,…
Mental health resilience requires preparation before an economic crisis hits. The coming trade wars and AI disruption will test everyone's psychological fortitude. Start building your resilience toolkit now with stress inoculation practices: gradually exposing yourself to mild financial constraints while developing healthy coping mechanisms before true hardship arrives. Full podcast…
In this episode of The Fit Mess, Jeremy and Jason explore the unsettling reality of AI addiction - a dependency most of us don't even realize we're developing. Jeremy confesses to feeling uncomfortable trying to write emails without AI assistance, highlighting how quickly our brains are becoming rewired to avoid…
Economic uncertainty intensifies existing health problems. The stress from trade wars and potential job displacement can worsen conditions from hypertension to anxiety disorders. Create a proactive health preservation plan by identifying your most vulnerable health areas and developing specific strategies to protect them during financial stress. Full podcast at www.thefitmess.com/…
Media consumption during economic downturns directly impacts your mental health. As tariffs and trade wars dominate headlines, limiting your news and social media intake becomes crucial for maintaining psychological balance. Try replacing one hour of news scrolling with physical activity daily and watch your stress levels decrease despite the economic…
Think economic policy doesn't affect your health? Think again. The coming trade wars and tariffs will increase prices on everything from gym equipment to therapy apps by up to 25%. This direct hit to your wallet creates financial stress, which raises cortisol levels and inflammation throughout your body. Start preparing…
The global trade wars and AI revolution will hit your health harder than you realize. In this eye-opening episode, Jeremy and Jason discuss how tariffs and economic changes will directly impact your physical and mental well-being. Within 30-90 days, most products and services will see price increases of up to…
Did you know that exercise can significantly improve your body image, regardless of physical changes? Regular physical activity boosts self-esteem and promotes a more positive relationship with your body. Focus on how you feel, not just how you look! Hear more of my conversation with Joe Martin at www.thefitmess.com/269 #short
"Diamonds happen because you put coal under extreme pressure," Jason said on our latest episode. "So you can be happy coal that's not meant to do anything, or you can be a diamond getting shaped into something better." When you're feeling like shit during a workout, remember suffering is part…
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Life is meaningless. Great news! That means YOU get to decide what matters. When I hit those dark moments where everything feels pointless, I remind myself that this is actually freedom. Nothing inherently matters until I decide it does. You can look at meaninglessness as "Life is pointless, so what's…
Zach dropped some wisdom on how to handle those "I don't want to go to the gym" moments: "I don't think about whether I want to wipe my ass. I just wipe my ass." Crude? Yes. Effective? Also yes. Some things you just do because they're part of being a…
Had one of those "what's the point of anything" depression moments the other day about my gym routine. Staring in the mirror thinking all this work is pointless. Then I checked my fitness app data and got smacked with the obvious - I've literally doubled my strength since October. Sometimes…
"Don't work harder, work smarter" is bullshit advice when you're trying to improve your life. The real move? Motivate smarter so you KEEP working hard. My fitness app doesn't magically make me stronger - it just gives me the data to prove I'm not wasting my time when my brain…
